How To Fix /SRMSMC/CONTACT036 - Contact person ID &1 not valid; check number range Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/CONTACT -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Contact person ID &1 not valid; check number range Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/CONTACT036 - Contact person ID &1 not valid; check number range Customizing ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/CONTACT036 indicates that the contact person ID you are trying to use is not valid, and it suggests checking the number range configuration in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) when you are trying to create or update a contact person.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Contact Person ID: The contact person ID you are trying to use does not exist in the system.
  Number Range Configuration: The number range for contact persons may not be properly configured or may have been exhausted.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Contact Person ID:
  
  Verify that the contact person ID you are using is correct and exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant tables (e.g., BUT020 for business partners).
  
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the number range object related to contact persons (usually /SRMSMC/CONTACT).
  Ensure that the number range is defined correctly and that there are available numbers in the range. If the range is exhausted, you may need to extend it.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Range:
  
  If necessary, you can adjust the number range by going to the transaction code OAVN (Maintain Number Ranges for Business Partners) and modifying the settings for the contact person number range.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that there are no data integrity issues. You can use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to check for any inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify contact persons in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SNRO: Number Range Objects
  OAVN: Maintain Number Ranges for Business Partners
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing business partners and number ranges.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SRMSMC/CONTACT036 and successfully manage contact person IDs in your SAP system.